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Vanguard VMH26NRB Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Summary of VMH26NRB

  • Page 1

    For more information, visit www.Fmiproducts.Com warning: if the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. — do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this o...

  • Page 2: Safety

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113110-01j 2 safety table of contents safety .................................................................. 2 product identification ........................................... 4 optional remote control accessories ................. 4 local codes.................................

  • Page 3: Be Dangerous.

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113110-01j 3 make certain you read and understand all warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this fireplace. Warning: any change to this fireplace or its controls can be dangerous. Warning: do not use a blow - er insert, heat ex...

  • Page 4: Safety

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113110-01j 4 note: during initial operation, slight smoking could occur due to log curing and fireplace burning manufacturing residues. 8. To prevent the creation of soot, follow the instructions in cleaning and mainte- nance, page 28. 9. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpe...

  • Page 5: Product Features

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113110-01j 5 state of massachusetts: the installation must be made by a licensed plumber or gas fit- ter in the commonwealth of massachusetts. Sellers of unvented propane or natural gas-fired supplemental room heaters shall provide to each purchaser a copy of 527 cmr 30 upon sale...

  • Page 6: Assembly

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113110-01j 6 assembly continued figure 3 - assembling hood hood tab sheet metal screws louver baffle firebox top hood hood tabs air for combustion and ventilation warning: this heater shall not be installed in a room or space unless the required vol - ume of indoor combustion air...

  • Page 7

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113110-01j 7 c. Caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around window and door frames, between sole plates and floors, between wall-ceiling joints, between wall panels, at penetrations for plumbing, electrical, and gas lines, and at other openings. If your home m...

  • Page 8: Described  In  The

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113110-01j 8 b. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See ventilation air from outdoors . C. Install a lower btu/hr fireplace, if lower btu/hr size makes room unconfined. If the actual btu/hr used is less than the maximum btu/hr the space can support, the space is an unconfined spa...

  • Page 9: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113110-01j 9 installation notice: this heater is intended for use as supplemental heat. Use this heater along with your primary heating system. Do not install this heater as your pri - mary heat source. If you have a central heating system, you may run system’s circulating blower...

  • Page 10: Warning:  Maintain  The

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113110-01j 10 fireplace clearances warning: maintain the minimum clearances shown in figure 6. If you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceiling, and joining wall. If your fireplace is to be used with an optional mantel, the installation instructions included with your m...

  • Page 11: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113110-01j 11 26 7 / 8 " 26 7 / 8 " 3/4" off the floor minimum 10 1 / 2 " figure 7 - rough opening for installing in wall 36 5 / 8 " 25 7 / 8 " 51 3 / 4 " 26 7 / 8 " figure 8 - rough opening for installing in corner installation continued note: if not installing blower accessory,...

  • Page 12: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113110-01j 12 13" 16" 19" 21" 2 1 / 2 " 6" 8" 10" note: all vertical measurements are from top of fireplace opening to bottom of mantel shelf. All measurements are in inches. Mantel shelf side of firebox installation continued warning: do not allow noncombustible materials to cov...

  • Page 13: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113110-01j 13 installation continued 4. Route flexible gas line through access hole in hearth base. 5. Center cabinet mantel on hearth base (see figure 12). Make sure mantel is flush against wall and centered left to right on base. 6. Use screws provided with mantel acces- sory t...

  • Page 14: Ous Operation.

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113110-01j 14 installing blower accessory caution: label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and danger - ous operation. Caution: verify proper op - eration after servicing. Note: if you are using a mantel with your fire- pla...

  • Page 15: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113110-01j 15 3 2 1 installation continued figure 16 - installing blower bracket assembly wire harness blower bracket assembly screw wire harness switch baffle wiring routing hole in baffle switch plate blue red valve cover shield snap bushing black blower mounting holes lower lo...

  • Page 16: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113110-01j 16 installation continued extension cord use extension cord if needed. The cord must have a three-prong, grounding plug and a three-hole receptacle. Make sure cord is in good shape. It must be heavy enough to carry the current needed. An undersized cord will cause a dr...

  • Page 17: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113110-01j 17 installation continued propane/lp supply tank connecting to gas supply warning: this appliance requires a 45° male flare fitting 5/8"-18 unf (unified national fine thread) inlet connection and the flexible gas line provided. Warning: a qualified service person must ...

  • Page 18: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113110-01j 18 installation continued * purchase the optional equipment shutoff valve from your dealer. Figure 22 - gas connection equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" npt tap* 3" minimum approved flexible gas line pipe nipple cap tee joint propane/lp from external regulator (11" w.C...

  • Page 19: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113110-01j 19 figure 26 - checking gas joints (propane/lp only) propane/lp supply tank equipment shutoff valve equipment shutoff valve gas meter figure 27 - checking gas joints (natural gas only) gas control valve gas control valve installation continued 2. Pressurize supply pipi...

  • Page 20: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113110-01j 20 pressure testing fireplace gas connections 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see figure 25, page 19). 2. Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or open pro- pane/lp supply tank valve. 3. Make sure control knob of fireplace is in the off posi...

  • Page 21: A Fire Hazard Will Occur.

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113110-01j 21 figure 31 - installing battery in hand-held remote control unit 9-volt battery battery housing battery cover terminal wires remote control unit figure 33 - back view of thermostat base feed wires through rectangular slots w r figure 34 - thermostat base terminals “w...

  • Page 22: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113110-01j 22 installation continued log shoulder screw screen 8. Move temperature adjustment back and forth to insure bimetal is free from restrictions. 9. Replace cover onto base. (upon installa- tion, thermostat must be allowed to sta- bilize at room temperature for a minimum ...

  • Page 23: Operation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113110-01j 23 operation for your safety read before lighting warning: if you do not fol- low these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, per - sonal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When l...

  • Page 24: Operation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113110-01j 24 operation continued note: if pilot does not stay lit, contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs. Until repairs are made, light pilot with match. To light pilot with match, see manual lighting procedure. 8. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec...

  • Page 25: Mote Control Unit. See

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113110-01j 25 figure 39 - setting the selector switch, control knob, and flame adjustment knob for hand-held remote operation off p il o t lo ih remote off on on flame adjustment knob control knob selector switch in remote position (optional hand-held remote control) figure 40 - ...

  • Page 26: Operation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113110-01j 26 safety features when away from home for an extended period of time or as a child safety feature to prevent accidental ignition of the fireplace, the receiver on/off/remote switch should be in the off position. Auto shutoff feature 1. If the average room temperature ...

  • Page 27: Inspecting Burners

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113110-01j 27 inspecting burners figure 43 - correct pilot flame pattern (propane/lp shown) pilot burner thermocouple figure 44 - incorrect pilot flame pattern (propane/lp shown) pilot burner thermocouple check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. Pilot flame patt...

  • Page 28: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113110-01j 28 cleaning and maintenance warning: turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning. Caution: you must keep control areas, burner, and cir - culating air passageways of fireplace clean. Inspect these areas of fireplace before each use. Have fireplace inspected yearly ...

  • Page 29: Cleaning and Maintenance

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113110-01j 29 cleaning and maintenance continued switch black auto off on red red white thermopile gas control tpth th tpth tp log set • if you remove one-piece log set for clean- ing, refer to installing log set and screen , page 22, for placement instructions. • replace log set...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113110-01j 30 troubleshooting warning: turn off and unplug fireplace and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair fireplace. Caution: never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean ods/pilot. This can damage ods/pilot unit. Note: ...

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113110-01j 31 possible cause 1. Control knob not fully pressed in 2. Control knob not pressed in long enough 3. Safety interlock system has been triggered 4. Equipment shutoff valve not fully open 5. Pilot flame not touching thermocouple, which al- lows thermocouple to cool, caus...

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113110-01j 32 observed problem slight smoke or odor during initial operation fireplace produces a whistling noise when burner is lit white powder residue forming within burner box or on adja- cent walls or furniture moisture/condensation noticed on windows remedy 1. Problem will ...

  • Page 33: Warning: If You Smell Gas

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113110-01j 33 remedy 1. Replace 9-volt batteries in receiver and remote control 1. This is normal with most fireplaces. If noise is ex- cessive, contact qualified service person 1. Open window to venti- late room. Stop using odor causing products while fireplace is running 2. Ref...

  • Page 34: Specifications

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113110-01j 34 specifications vmh26prb • rating: 14,000/26,000 btu/hr • gas type: propane/lp gas only • ignition: piezo • manifold pressure: 8" w.C. • inlet gas pressure (in. Of water): maximum: 14" w.C., minimum*: 11" w.C. • dimensions (h x w x d): fireplace (including hood and s...

  • Page 35: Accessories

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113110-01j 35 accessories purchase these accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories call fmi products, llc at 1-866-328-4537 for information. You can also write to the ad- dress listed on the back page of this manual. Perimeter trim kit - ga6095 ...

  • Page 36: Parts

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113110-01j 36 parts models vmh26prb and vmh26nrb 39 37 38 4 22 40 32 11 28 30 12 7 35 25 10 9 7 23 1 2 20 20 8 14 8 24 33 34 13 41 21 26 18 15 27 20 3 20 29 16 18 3 17 42 36 6 4 20 19 31 31 43 44 5.

  • Page 37: Parts

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 113110-01j 37 parts this list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under replacement parts on page 34 of this manual. Key no. Part no. Description qty. 1 102633-02 outer casing top • • 1 2 102624-02 outer casing • ...

  • Page 38: Notes

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  • Page 39: Notes

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  • Page 40: Warranty

    113110-01 rev. J 09/09 warranty keep this warranty fmi products, llc limited warranties new products standard warranty: fmi products, llc warrants this new product and any parts thereof to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of four (4) years from the date of first purchase...